Relaxing music alleviates holiday stress, Toronto psychiatrist says

TORONTO, On. – We call them the Christmas holidays, but in many cases it’s an  incredibly busy and dangerous time on the roadways.

All of the pre-holiday hoopla like the constant Christmas worries over presents, parties, and the holiday meal, can cause high stress levels for many people.

“With all this disorganization, trying to organize schedules – so although it’s illegal, they use cellphones, texting in the car, rushing around shop-to-shop, mall-to-mall, and it’s a recipe for potential disaster on the roads,” Dr. Mark Berber, Toronto psychiatrist, said.

He also suggests turning on gentle soothing music, taking a deep breath, and realizing there’s nothing you can change.

“Take it one day at a time. Don’t overwhelm yourself with things that are unnecessary,” he said.

Already this season, the Greater Toronto Area has seen multiple collisions, including a six-car pile-up on the highway. 

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